The Future of Work We Want: A Global Dialogue

6-7 April 2017 - ILO Headquarters

Around the world, profound changes in the nature of work are underway. This dialogue presents an important step to gain greater understanding of the changes we are witnessing and to develop effective policy responses that can shape the future of work. Read more

Agenda

How the interplay of technological innovations, structural transformation, economic development and social change are expected to shape the future of work, particularly in relation to the longstanding policy commitment to full and decent employment.

What are the challenges and opportunities young people are facing as they make the transition into the world of work. What do they see as the path forward to achieve sustainable inclusive growth for future generations?

Focus on initiatives that revitalise existing norms and institutions and/or create new forms of regulation that may help to meet present and future governance challenges.

Background

Around the world, in economies at all stages of development, profound changes in the nature of work are underway. Recognizing the pressing need to begin marshalling global expertise to make the future of work the one we want, the ILO launched the Future of Work Centenary Initiative in 2013. Under the Initiative, this Symposium marked an important step to gain greater understanding of the changes we are witnessing and to develop effective policy responses that can shape the future of work. The Symposium was structured around the Initiative’s four “centenary conversations” -- work and society, decent jobs for all, the organization of work and production, and the governance of work. A special session also discussed the perspectives and views of young people.